GENERAL ASSEMBLY MANUAL Hon.

[Full Name]
Mars
OPENING SESSION Hon. [Full Name]
At 2:00 p.m., pursuant to paragraph (3), Neptune
Section 7 of Rule V of the Rules of the Hon. [Full Name]
General Assembly, the Presiding Officer, Jupiter
Legislative Secretary [Full Name], called the Hon. [Full Name]
session to order.
EIGHTH GRADE
THE PRESIDING OFFICER. Honorable Dendrobium
Members of the General Assembly, today is Hon. [Full Name]
the first day of the school year. The Oncidium
Constitution mandates that the General Hon. [Full Name]
Assembly convene once every year on the Cattleya
noon of the first day of the school year to Hon. [Full Name]
commence its regular session. Vanda
Pursuant to parliamentary rules and Hon. [Full Name]
practice, I hereby call the First Regular
Session of the First General Assembly to NINTH GRADE
order. Tesla
Hon. [Full Name]
THE PRESIDING OFFICER. Please rise Einstein
for the singing of the Philippine National Hon. [Full Name]
Anthem to be led by the Performing Artists’ Schrödinger
Club. Hon. [Full Name]’
Newton
Everybody rose to sing the Philippine Hon. [Full Name]
National Anthem.
TENTH GRADE
THE PRESIDING OFFICER. Please Diamond
remain standing for the Invocation to be Hon. [Full Name]
delivered by the Hon. [Full Name] of Sapphire
[Section/Club]. Hon. [Full Name]
Emerald
Everybody remained standing for the Hon. [Full Name]
Invocation. Ruby
Hon. [Full Name]
REP. [LAST NAME]. [Invocation].
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
THE PRESIDING OFFICER. The
Assistant Legislative Secretary will now call ELEVENTH GRADE
the roll of Members of the General Alpha Centauri
Assembly, elected from the sections and Hon. [Full Name]
clubs. Sirius
Hon. [Full Name]
THE ASSISTANT LEGISLATIVE Betelgeuse
SECRETARY, reading: Roll call of Members. Hon. [Full Name]
Honorable Representatives:
TWELFTH GRADE
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Bosons
Hon. [Full Name]
SEVENTH GRADE Quarks
Earth Hon. [Full Name]
Hon. [Full Name] Leptons
Venus Hon. [Full Name]
 The Hon. [Last Name] is recognized.
EXTRA- AND CO-CURRICULAR
ORGANIZATIONS ACTING FLOOR LEADER. Mr./Mme.
Presiding Officer, I move for the adoption of
MAPEH CLUB the Rules of the House of Representatives of
Hon. [Full Name] the Sixteenth Congress as the provisional
rules of the General Assembly to govern its
VALUES EDUCATION CLUB proceedings until the adoption of the Rules
Hon. [Full Name] of the First General Assembly with an
amendment to the first sentence of Section
PERFORMING ARTISTS’ CLUB 94, Rule 12 entitled, “Conduct and Attire
Hon. [Full Name] During Sessions and Committee Meetings,”
to read as follows:
JUNIOR ECOLOGISTS’ MOVEMENT
Hon. [Full Name] Members shall wear the school
uniform during in-campus sessions
SCIENCE ENTHUSIASTS CLUB and meetings, and proper casual attire
Hon. [Full Name] during teleconferencing sessions and
meetings.
MATHPHILES
Hon. [Full Name] THE PRESIDING OFFICER. There is a
motion to adopt the Rules of the House of
SAMAHAN NG MGA KABATAANG FILIPINO Representatives of the Sixteenth Congress
Hon. [Full Name] as the provisional rules of the General
Assembly, as amended.
BOOK LOVERS’ CLUB Is there any objection? The Chair hears
Hon. [Full Name] none; the motion is approved.
The Rules of the House of
ASSOCIATION OF YOUNG PUBLIC Representatives of the Sixteenth Congress
SPEAKERS AND JOURNALISTS is hereby adopted, as amended, as the
Hon. [Full Name] provisional rules of the General Assembly.

RED CROSS YOUTH ACTING FLOOR LEADER. Mr./Mme.

Hon. [Full Name] Presiding Officer, I move that we open the
table for nominations for the position of
COMPUTER STUDENTS, TECHNOLOGISTS Speaker of the General Assembly.
AND ENTREPRENEURS OF THE
PHILIPPINES THE PRESIDING OFFICER. There is a
Hon. [Full Name] motion to open the table for nominations
for the position of Speaker of the General
YOUNG RESEARCHERS’ CLUB Assembly.
Hon. [Full Name] Is there any objection? The Chair hears
none; the motion is approved.
THE ASSISTANT LEGISLATIVE The nominations for the position of the
SECRETARY. Mr./Mme. Presiding Officer, Speaker of the General Assembly is now in
there are [#] Members who respond to the order.
call.
ACTING FLOOR LEADER. Mr./Mme.
THE PRESIDING OFFICER. There Presiding Officer, I move that the
being [#] Members who responded to the Gentleman/Lady from [Section/Club], the
call, the Chair declares the presence of a Hon. [Full Name], be recognized to make
quorum. his/her nomination.
To ensure orderly proceedings, the
Chair designates the Hon. [Full Name] of THE PRESIDING OFFICER. The
[Section/Club] as the Acting Floor Leader. distinguished Gentleman/Lady from
[Section/Club], the Hon. [Full Name], is nomination of the distinguished
recognized. Gentleman/Lady from [Section/Club], the
Hon. [Full Name], as Speaker of the General
NOMINATING REPRESENTATIVE. Assembly.
Mr./Mme. Presiding Officer, I nominate the
distinguished Gentleman/Lady from ACTING FLOOR LEADER. Mr./Mme.
[Section/Club], the Hon. [Full Name], as Presiding Officer, there being no other
Speaker of the General Assembly. nominations for the position of Speaker of
the General Assembly, I move that the table
ACTING FLOOR LEADER. Mr./Mme. for nominations be closed.
Presiding Officer, I move that the
Gentleman/Lady from the [Section/Club], THE PRESIDING OFFICER. There is a
be recognized to make his nomination. motion to close the table for nominations
for the position of Speaker of the General
THE PRESIDING OFFICER. The Assembly.
distinguished Gentleman/Lady from Is there any objection? The Chair hears
[Section/Club], the Hon. [Full Name], is none; the motion is approved.
recognized. The table for nominations for the
position of Speaker of the General Assembly
NOMINATING REPRESENTATIVE. is hereby closed.
Mr./Mme. Presiding Officer, I second the
nomination of the distinguished ACTING FLOOR LEADER. Mr./Mme.
Gentleman/Lady from [Section/Club], the Presiding Officer, I move that we now
Hon. [Full Name], as Speaker of the General proceed with the election of the Speaker of
Assembly. the General Assembly.

ACTING FLOOR LEADER. Mr./Mme. THE PRESIDING OFFICER. There is a

Presiding Officer, I move that the motion to proceed to the election of the
Gentleman/Lady from [Section/Club], the Speaker of the General Assembly.
Hon. [Full Name], be recognized to make Is there any objection? The Chair hears
his/her nomination. none; the motion is approved.
The election of the Speaker of the
THE PRESIDING OFFICER. The General Assembly is now in order.
distinguished Gentleman/Lady from The Assistant Legislative Secretary will
[Section/Club], the Hon. [Full Name], is now call the roll of Members.
recognized. May we request every Member to state
the name of the candidate you are voting
NOMINATING REPRESENTATIVE. for as Speaker of the General Assembly
Mr./Mme. Presiding Officer, I nominate the upon being called.
distinguished Gentleman/Lady from
[Section/Club], the Hon. [Full Name], as THE ASSISTANT LEGISLATIVE
Speaker of the General Assembly. SECRETARY, reading: Roll call vote for the
election of the Speaker.
ACTING FLOOR LEADER. Mr./Mme. The honorable Representatives:
Presiding Officer, I move that the [Last Names of Representatives in
Gentleman/Lady from the [Section/Club], alphabetical order]
be recognized to make his nomination.
VOTING REPRESENTATIVE. I vote for
THE PRESIDING OFFICER. The Hon. [full name].
distinguished Gentleman/Lady from
[Section/Club], the Hon. [Full Name], is THE PRESIDING OFFICER. With [#]
recognized. Members abstaining from the vote, [#]
Member registering no vote, the result of
NOMINATING REPRESENTATIVE. the voting shows that the Gentleman/Lady
Mr./Mme. Presiding Officer, I second the
from [Section/Club], the Hon. [Full Name],
garnered [#] votes. ACTING FLOOR LEADER. Mr./Mme.
The Gentleman/Lady from Speaker.
[Section/Club], the Hon. [Full Name],
garnered [#] votes, and the THE SPEAKER. The Acting Floor
Gentleman/Lady from [Section/Club], the Leader is recognized.
Hon. [Full Name], garnered [#] votes.
With [#] votes, the Chair declares the ACTING FLOOR LEADER. Mr./Ms.
Gentleman/Lady from [Section/Club], the Speaker, I move that we now proceed to the
Hon. [Full Name], as the duly elected oathtaking of the Members of the General
Speaker of the First General Assembly. Assembly.
The Chair invites the Speaker-elect to
ascend to the rostrum to take his oath of All Members stood up for the
office. oathtaking.

At this juncture, the Speaker-elect THE SPEAKER. All Members of the

ascended the rostrum and took his oath of General Assembly, please raise your right
office as Speaker of the General Assembly hands and repeat after me your oath of
before the Presiding Officer. office.
I, (state your name), having been
THE PRESIDING OFFICER. The elected as Representative of (name of
session is suspended for two minutes. Section/Club), hereby solemnly swear that I
will well and faithfully discharge to the best
THE PRESIDING OFFICER. The of my ability the duties of my present
session is resumed. position and of all others I may hereafter
May we request all the Members of the hold under the Supreme Student
General Assembly to rise. Government of Alabel National Science High
Please raise your right hand and repeat School; that I will support and defend the
after me. Constitution of the Supreme Student
I, [FULL NAME OF SPEAKER-ELECT] Government; that I will bear true faith and
of [SECTION/CLUB], having been elected as allegiance to the same; and that I will obey
Speaker of the General Assembly, hereby the laws, legal orders, and decrees
solemnly swear that I will well and faithfully promulgated by the duly constituted
discharge to the best of my ability the authorities of the Supreme Student
duties of my present position and of all Government of Alabel National Science High
others I may hereafter hold under the School; and that I impose this obligation
Supreme Student Government of Alabel upon myself voluntarily, without mental
National Science High School; that I will reservation or purpose of evasion.
support and defend the Constitution of the So help me God.
Supreme Student Government; that I will
bear true faith and allegiance to the same; THE SPEAKER. Congratulations!
and that I will obey the laws, legal orders,
and decrees promulgated by the duly ACTING FLOOR LEADER. Mr./Mme.
constituted authorities of the Supreme Speaker, I move that we now proceed to the
Student Government of Alabel National election of the Deputy Speakers of the
Science High School; and that I impose this General Assembly.
obligation upon myself voluntarily, without
mental reservation or purpose of evasion. THE SPEAKER. Is there any objection?
So help me God. The Chair hears none; the motion is
approved.
At this juncture, the Presiding Officer The election of the Deputy Speakers of
relinquished the Chair to Speaker [Full the General Assembly is now in order.
Name].

THE SPEAKER. [Acceptance speech].

 ACTING FLOOR LEADER. Mr./Mme. THE SPEAKER. Is there any objection?
Speaker, I move that we elect Rep. [Full The Chair hears none; the motion is
Name] and Rep. [Full Name] as Deputy approved.
Speakers for Junior High School and Senior
High School, respectively, of the General ACTING FLOOR LEADER. Mr./Mme.
Assembly. Speaker, I move that we elect [Full Name]
as Legislative Secretary of the General
THE SPEAKER. Is there any objection? Assembly.
The Chair hears none; the motion is
approved. THE SPEAKER. Is there any objection?
The Hon. [Full Name] and Hon. [Full The Chair hears none; the motion is
Name] are unanimously elected as Deputy approved.
Speakers of the General Assembly. [Full Name] is unanimously elected as
May we request the honorable Deputy Legislative Secretary of the General
Speakers-elect, Hon. [Full Name] and Hon. Assembly.
[Full Name], to go up to the rostrum for May we request Legislative Secretary-
their oathtaking. elect [Full Name] to go up the rostrum for
his/her oathtaking.
At this juncture, the Deputy Speakers-
elect ascended the rostrum and took their At this juncture, the Legislative
oath of office as Deputy Speakers of the Secretary-elect ascended the rostrum and
General Assembly before the honorable took his/her oath of office as Legislative
Speaker [Full Name]. Secretary of the General Assembly before
the honorable Speaker [Full Name].
THE SPEAKER. Please raise your right
hand and repeat after me your oath of THE SPEAKER. Please raise your right
office. hand and repeat after me.
I, (state your name) of (name of I, [FULL NAME OF LEGISLATIVE
section/club), having been elected as SECRETARY-ELECT], having been elected
Deputy Speaker of the General Assembly, as Legislative Secretary of the General
hereby solemnly swear that I will well and Assembly, hereby solemnly swear that I will
faithfully discharge to the best of my ability well and faithfully discharge to the best of
the duties of my present position and of all my ability the duties of my present position
others I may hereafter hold under the and of all others I may hereafter hold under
Supreme Student Government of Alabel the Supreme Student Government of Alabel
National Science High School; that I will National Science High School; that I will
support and defend the Constitution of the support and defend the Constitution of the
Supreme Student Government; that I will Supreme Student Government; that I will
bear true faith and allegiance to the same; bear true faith and allegiance to the same;
and that I will obey the laws, legal orders, and that I will obey the laws, legal orders,
and decrees promulgated by the duly and decrees promulgated by the duly
constituted authorities of the Supreme constituted authorities of the Supreme
Student Government of Alabel National Student Government of Alabel National
Science High School; and that I impose this Science High School; and that I impose this
obligation upon myself voluntarily, without obligation upon myself voluntarily, without
mental reservation or purpose of evasion. mental reservation or purpose of evasion.
So help me God. So help me God.

THE SPEAKER. Congratulations! THE SPEAKER. Congratulations!

ACTING FLOOR LEADER. Mr./Mme. ACTING FLOOR LEADER. Mr./Mme.

Speaker, I now move that we proceed to the Speaker, I now move that we recognize the
election of the Legislative Secretary. Gentleman/Lady from [Section/Club], the
Hon. [Full Name.
 THE SPEAKER. The distinguished MAJORITY LEADER. Mr./Mme.
Gentleman/Lady from [Section/Club], the Speaker, I move that we consider Assembly
Hon. [Full Name], is recognized. Resolution No. 1.
May I ask that the Legislative Secretary
NOMINATING REPRESENTATIVE. be directed read only the title of the
Mr./Mme. Speaker, I nominate the measure.
distinguished Gentleman/Lady from
[Section/Club], the Hon. [Full Name], as THE SPEAKER. There is a motion to
Majority Leader of the General Assembly. consider Assembly Resolution No. 1.
Is there any objection? The Chair hears
THE SPEAKER. There is a motion on none; the motion is approved.
the part of the Majority bloc of the General The Legislative Secretary is directed to
Assembly to elect the Hon. [Full Name] of read only the title of the measure.
[Section/Club] as the Majority Leader of the
General Assembly. THE LEGISLATIVE SECRETARY.
Is there any objection? The Chair hears Assembly Resolution No. 1, entitled:
none; the motion is approved. RESOLUTION INFORMING PRESIDENT
The Hon. [Full Name] is hereby elected [FULL NAME] THAT THE GENERAL
Majority Leader of the General Assembly. ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN ORGANIZED AND
May we request the Majority Leader- HAS ENTERED UPON THE EXERCISE OF
elect, Hon. [Full Name], to go up the ITS FUNCTIONS.
rostrum for his oathtaking.
MAJORITY LEADER. Mr./Mme.
At this juncture, the Majority Leader- Speaker, I move for the adoption of
elect ascended the rostrum and took his Assembly Resolution No. 1.
oath of office as the Majority Leader of the
General Assembly before the honorable THE SPEAKER. There is a motion for
Speaker [Full Name]. the adoption of Assembly Resolution No .1
Is there any objection? The Chair hears
THE SPEAKER. Please raise your right none; the motion is approved.
hand and repeat after me. Assembly Resolution No. 1 is hereby
I, [FULL NAME OF MAJORITY adopted.
LEADER-ELECT] having been elected as
Majority Leader of the General Assembly, MAJORITY LEADER. Mr./Mme.
hereby solemnly swear that I will well and Speaker, I move that we elect the
faithfully discharge to the best of my ability Chairperson and Members of the
the duties of my present position and of all Committee on [Name]
others I may hereafter hold under the
Supreme Student Government of Alabel THE SPEAKER. There is a motion to
National Science High School; that I will elect the Chairperson and Members of the
support and defend the Constitution of the Committee on [Name].
Supreme Student Government; that I will Is there any objection? The Chair hears
bear true faith and allegiance to the same; none; the motion is approved.
and that I will obey the laws, legal orders, The election of the Chairperson and
and decrees promulgated by the duly Members of the Committee on [Name] is
constituted authorities of the Supreme now in order.
Student Government of Alabel National
Science High School; and that I impose this MAJORITY LEADER. I move to elect
obligation upon myself voluntarily, without Rep. [Full Name], as Chairperson, Reps.
mental reservation or purpose of evasion. [Full Names], as Members for the Majority,
So help me God. and Reps. [Full Names], as Members for the
Minority, of the Committee on [Name].
THE SPEAKER. Congratulations!
THE SPEAKER. There is a motion to
elect Rep. [Full Name], as Chairperson,
Reps. [Full Names], as Members for the THE SPEAKER. There is a motion to
Majority, and Reps. [Full Names], as approve Journal No. [#] dated [Date].
Members for the Minority, of the Committee Is there any objection? The Chair hears
on [Name]. none; the motion is approved.
Is there any objection? The Chair hears Journal No. [#] dated [Date] are hereby
none; the motion is approved. approved.
Rep. [Full Name], as Chairperson,
Reps. [Full Names], as Members for the REFERENCE OF BUSINESS
Majority, and Reps. [Full Names], as MAJORITY LEADER. Mr./Mme.
Members for the Minority, of the Committee Speaker, I move that we proceed to the
on [Name] are hereby elected. Reference of Business.

MAJORITY LEADER. Mr./Mme. THE SPEAKER. There is a motion to

Speaker, I move that we adjourn the proceed to the Reference of Business.
session until [Day], [Date], at [time]. Is there any objection? The Chair hears
none; the motion is approved.
THE SPEAKER. There is a motion to The Legislative Secretary will please
adjourn the session until [Day], [Date], at read the Reference of Business.
[time].
Is there any objections? The Chair THE LEGISLATIVE SECRETARY,
hears none; the motion is approved. reading: Reference of Business.
The session is adjourned until [Day],
[Date], at [time]. BILLS ON FIRST READING

Special Scripts Assembly Bill No. [#], entitled:

ROLL CALL “[TITLE]”
MAJORITY LEADER. Mr./Mme. By Representative [Last Name]
Speaker, I move that we call the roll.. TO THE COMMITTEE ON [NAME]

THE SPEAKER. There is a motion to RESOLUTIONS

call the roll.
Is there any objection? The Chair hears Assembly Resolution No. [#], entitled:
none; the motion is approved. “[TITLE]”
The Legislative Secretary will please By Representative [Last Name]
call the roll. TO THE COMMITTEE ON [NAME]

THE LEGISLATIVE SECRETARY, COMMITTEE REPORTS

reading: Roll call of Members. Report by the Committee on [Name]
Honorable Representatives. (Committee Report No. [#]), re
(alphabetical order) A.B./A.R. No. [#], entitled:
“[TITLE]”
THE LEGISLATIVE SECRETARY. The recommending its adoption in
roll call shows that [#] Members responded substitution of Assembly
to the call. Bill/Resolution No. [#]
Sponsor: Representative [Last Name]
THE SPEAKER. With [#] Members TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES
present, the Chair declares the presence of
a quorum. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
MAJORITY LEADER. Mr./Mme.
APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL Speaker, I move that we resume the
MAJORITY LEADER. Mr./Mme. consideration of Assembly Bill No. [#] as
Speaker, I move that we approve Journal contained in Committee Report No. [#], as
No. [#] dated [Date]. reported out by the Committee on [Name].
 May I request that the Legislative
Secretary be directed to read only the title THE SPEAKER. Rep. [Full Name] is
of the measure. hereby recognized.

THE SPEAKER. There is a motion to SPONSOR REPRESENTATIVE.

resume the consideration of Assembly Bill [Opening Remarks].
No. [#].
Is there any objection? The Chair hears MAJORITY LEADER. I move that we
none; the motion is approved. recognize Rep. [Full Name] of
The Legislative Secretary is directed to [Section/Club], to interpolate the Sponsor.
read only the title of the measure.
INTERPOLATING REPRESENTATIVE.
THE LEGISLATIVE SECRETARY. [Question].
Assembly Bill No. [#], entitled: [TITLE].
SPONSOR REPRESENTATIVE. [Answer]
MAJORITY LEADER. Mr./Mme.
Speaker, the parliamentary status is that MAJORITY LEADER. Mr./Mme.
the bill is in the [name of period]. To Speaker, I move that we close the period of
proceed, I move that we recognize the sponsorship and debate and open the
honorable Sponsor, Rep. [Full Name], to period of amendments for Assembly Bill No.
continue with his sponsorship. [#].

THE SPEAKER. Rep. [Full Name] is PERIOD OF AMENDMENTS

hereby recognized. THE SPEAKER. There is a motion to
close the period of sponsorship and debate
(Continue with script of period of and open the period of amendments for
sponsorship and debate or period of Assembly Bill No. [#].
amendments) Is there any objection? The Chair hears
none; the motion is approved.
PERIOD OF SPONSORSHIP AND DEBATE The period of sponsorship and debate
MAJORITY LEADER. Mr./Mme. is hereby closed and the period of
Speaker, I move that we open the period of amendments is hereby opened for Assembly
sponsorship and debate for Assembly Bill Bill No. [#].
No. [#].
May I ask that the Legislative Secretary MAJORITY LEADER. Mr./Mme.
be directed read only the title of the Speaker, I move that we recognize Rep.
measure. [Full Name] of [Section/Club], to offer
his/her amendments to Assembly Bill No.
THE SPEAKER. There is a motion to [#].
open the period of sponsorship and debate
for Assembly Bill No. [#]. THE SPEAKER. Rep. [Full Name] is
Is there any objection? The Chair hears hereby recognized.
none; the motion is approved.
The period of sponsorship and debate AMENDING REPRESENTATIVE.
for Assembly Bill No. [#] is now open. The Mr./Mme. Speaker, distinguished Sponsor,
Legislative is directed read only the title of I propose an amendment to [position].
the measure.
SPONSOR REPRESENTATIVE.
THE LEGISLATIVE SECRETARY. Mr./Mme. Speaker, we accept the proposed
Assembly Bill No. [#], entitled: [TITLE]. amendment.

MAJORITY LEADER. Mr./Mme. THE SPEAKER. The Sponsor has

Speaker, I move that we recognize Rep. accepted Rep. [Last Name]’s proposed
[Full Name] of [Section/Club], as sponsor of amendment.
Assembly Bill No. [#].
 Is there any objection? The Chair hears MAJORITY LEADER. Mr./Mme.
none; the motion is approved. Speaker, I move that we approve Assembly
Bill No. [#] on Second Reading.
AMENDING REPRESENTATIVE.
Mr./Mme. Speaker, distinguished Sponsor, THE SPEAKER. There is a motion for
I propose an amendment to [position]. the approval on Second Reading of
Assembly Bill No. [#].
SPONSOR REPRESENTATIVE. As many as are in favor of the approval
Mr./Mme. Speaker, we reject the proposed of the bill, please say aye.
amendment.
THE SPEAKER. As many as are
(Everytime a page ends the Chair shall ask:)
against, please say nay.
THE SPEAKER. Before we proceed with
THE SPEAKER. The ayes has it; the
the next proposed amendment, the Chair
motion is approved.
would like to ask the Body if there are any
Assembly Bill No. [#] is approved.
other amendments with regards to page [#].
The Chair hears none; Rep. [Last
APPROVAL OF BILL ON THIRD READING
Name] is recognized.
MAJORITY LEADER. Mr./Mme.
Speaker, I move that we vote on Third
AMENDING REPRESENTATIVE.
Reading, Assembly Bill No. [#].
Mr./Mme. Speaker, distinguished Sponsor,
May I ask that the Legislative Secretary
I have no more proposed amendments.
be directed read only the title of the
measure.
MAJORITY LEADER. Mr./Mme.
Speaker, there being no more proposed
THE SPEAKER. There is a motion to
amendments, I move to close the period of
vote on Third Reading, Assembly Bill No.
amendments for Assembly Bill No. [#].
[#].
Is there any objection? The Chair hears
THE SPEAKER. There is a motion to
none; the motion is approved.
close the period of amendments for
The Legislative Secretary is directed to
Assembly Bill No. [#].
read only the title of the measure.
Is there any objection? The Chair hears
none; the motion is approved.
THE LEGISLATIVE SECRETARY.
The period of amendments for
Assembly Bill No. [#], entitled: [TITLE].
Assembly Bill No. [#] is hereby closed.
THE SPEAKER. The Legislative
BUSINESS FOR THE DAY
Secretary will call the roll for nominal
MAJORITY LEADER. Mr./Mme.
voting.
Speaker, I move that we consider Assembly
Bill No. [#].
THE LEGISLATIVE SECRETARY,
reading. Roll call of Members.
THE SPEAKER. There is a motion to
Honorable Representatives:
consider Assembly Bill No. [#].
(alphabetical order)
Is there any objection? The Chair hears
none; the motion is approved.
VOTING REPRESENTATIVE. Aye or
The consideration of Assembly Bill No.
nay.
[#] is now in order.
THE SPEAKER. The result shows [#]
(Continue with script of period of
affirmative votes, [#] negative votes and [#]
sponsorship and debate or period of
abstentions.
amendments)
Assembly Bill No. [#] is now approved
on Third Reading.
APPROVAL OF BILL ON SECOND
READING
SUSPENSION OF SESSION MAJORITY LEADER. Mr./Mme.
MAJORITY LEADER. I move to suspend Speaker, I move that we recognize the
the session for [duration]. Gentleman/Lady from [Section/Club], Rep.
[Full Name], for his/her interpellation.
THE SPEAKER. The session is
suspended. INTERPOLATING REPRESENTATIVE.
[question]
RESUMPTION OF SESSION
THE SPEAKER. The session is REPRESENTATIVE. [answer].
resumed.
The Majority Leader is recognized. REQUESTING THE APPEARANCE OF A
CABINET MEMBER
ADJOURNMENT OF SESSION MAJORITY LEADER. Mr./Mme.
MAJORITY LEADER. Mr./Mme. Speaker, pursuant to Rule [#], Section [#] of
Speaker, I move that we adjourn the the Rules of the General Assembly, I move
session until [Day], [Date], at [time]. that the [Position][Full Name] be requested
to appear before the General Assembly
THE SPEAKER. There is a motion to during the Question Hour. With leave of the
adjourn the session until [Day], [Date], at General Assembly, I further move that the
[time]. said Question Hour be held tomorrow,
Is there any objections? The Chair [Date], at the [Venue], for the [Position] to
hears none; the motion is approved. answer the questions from the Members of
The session is adjourned until [Day], the General Assembly pertaining to the
[Date], at [time]. measures being undertaken by the [Agency]
on the [topic].
POINT OF ORDER
REPRESENTATIVE. Mr./Mme. THE SPEAKER. Is there any objection?
Speaker, I rise for a point of order. The Chair hears none; the motion is
approved.
THE SPEAKER. What is the point of [Position] [Full Name] is hereby
order of the Gentleman/Lady from requested to appear before the General
[Section/Club]. Assembly in the Question Hour to be held
[Day], [Date], at the [Venue].
REPRESENTATIVE. [Point of order].
MAJORITY LEADER. Mr./Mme.
THE SPEAKER. [Answer]. Speaker, may we remind the Members of
the standards set for questions pursuant to
QUESTION OF PRIVILEGE Section [#] of the same rule.
MAJORITY LEADER. Mr./Mme.
Speaker, I move that we recognize the THE SPEAKER. The remarks of the
Gentleman/Lady from [Section/Club], Rep. Majority Leader are duly noted.
[Full Name], to be recognized on a question
of privilege. OPENING THE QUESTION HOUR
MAJORITY LEADER. Mr./Mme.
THE SPEAKER. Majority Leader and Speaker, in accordance with Section 13,
the Lady from [Section/Club], what is the Article IX of the Constitution, and Section
nature of the question of privilege? [#], Rule [#] of the Rules of the First General
Assembly, and pursuant to the motion duly
REPRESENTATIVE. This is a matter approved in the plenary on [Date], which
regarding [matter]. requested [Position] [Full Name] to appear
before the General Assembly under the
THE SPEAKER. Please proceed. Question Hour to answer questions from
the Members of the General Assembly on
REPRESENTATIVE. [speech]. the [topic], I move that we open the
Question Hour.
 THE SPEAKER. There is a motion to
THE SPEAKER. There is a motion to close the Question Hour.
open the Question Hour. Is there any objection? The Chair hears
Is there any objection? The Chair hears none; the motion is approved.
none; the motion is approved. Mr./Mme. [Position], on behalf of the
The Question Hour is hereby declared First General Assembly and the
open. Representatives of the students, we want to
thank you for coming here during the
MAJORITY LEADER. Mr./Mme. Question Hour.
Speaker, I move that we suspend the
session to allow [Position] [Last Name]
access to the designated seat in the
plenary.

THE SPEAKER. The session is

suspended.

THE SPEAKER. The session is

resumed.
The Majority Leader is recognized.

MAJORITY LEADER. Mr./Mme.

Speaker, I move that we recognize [Position]
[Full Name] to deliver his/her opening
statement.

THE SPEAKER. [Position] [Full Name]

is hereby recognized.

[POSITION]. [Opening Statement].

I am now ready to answer the
questions from the floor. Thank you.

THE SPEAKER. The Majority Leader is

recognized.

MAJORITY LEADER. Mr./Mme.

Speaker, I move that we recognize Rep.
[Full Name], for his/her questions.

THE SPEAKER. Rep. [Full Name] is

hereby recognized.

QUESTIONING REPRESENTATIVE.
[Question.]

[POSITION] [Answer.]

MAJORITY LEADER. Mr./Mme.

Speaker, there being no other Member who
wishes to ask questions to the [Position], I
move that we close the Question Hour.